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  • Posted: Oct 9, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • e.tv is South Africa’s biggest independent and free-to-air television channel. Established in 1998, the channel has been in existence for over two decades and appeals to all races, genders, ages and income groups.
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    Field Production Co-Ordinator

    Planning & Logistics

    • Coordinate field production schedules for Anchors, Reporters, Producers, and camera crews.
    • Arrange and confirm transport, accommodation, permits, and access requirements for field assignments.
    • Ensure that all necessary production and technical equipment is available, functional, and delivered on time to field teams.
    • Liaise with editorial teams to align coverage priorities with operational capabilities.
    • Responsible for all catering requirements during big Outside Broadcasts
    • Liaise with event organisers to secure venues, times, and dates.
    • Conduct site inspections and assess the suitability of venues for broadcast requirements.
    • Draft a detailed and clear broadcast plan to guide the various production teams.
    • Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.

    Field Operations Support

    • Act as the primary contact between newsroom, field crews, and technical teams during assignments.
    • Monitor field deployments to ensure safety protocols are upheld.
    • Troubleshoot logistical or technical issues as they arise in the field.
    • Facilitate real-time communication between field teams and the studio.

    Administration & Compliance

    • Track broadcast budgets, costs, and resource allocation for field operations.
    • Maintain accurate records of crew deployments, equipment usage, and incident reports.
    • Ensure compliance with company policies, broadcasting regulations, and legal requirements (e.g., permits, contracts).

    Broadcast Liaison

    • Maintain strong coordination with the Broadcast Manager, Tech Crews and Logistics.
    • Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.
    • Brief all stakeholders including camera crew, reporters, and guests.
    • Support field crews with day-to-day needs to maximize efficiency.
    • Brief teams before deployment and debrief after assignments.
    • Building, supporting and maintaining interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

    Health, Safety & Risk Management

    • Conduct risk assessments for field assignments.
    • Ensure crew safety, including adherence to health and safety guidelines, especially in high-risk zones.
    • Arrange medical support, insurance, and emergency contacts when required.

    Technical & Production Support

    • Operate and advise on use of SNG vans, LiveU, eLink and other broadcasting tools as needed.
    • Support technical setup for live links (e.g., OB units, satellite, mobile journalism kits).
    • Troubleshoot on-site production issues in real-time.

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    • Higher Certificate in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field - Essential
    • Diploma in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field - Recommended
    • Bachelor Honours Degree in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field - Recommended

    Experience

    • 3 years in Television production (preferably in news) - Essential
    • Drivers Licences - Essential

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to eMedia Investments on etv.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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